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LG63 HCV

2013 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 HCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 96,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 86,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 85,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 83,175 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,206 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 81,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,967 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,856 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LG63 HCV is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG63 HCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG63 HCV registered?

LG63 HCV is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is LG63 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG63 HCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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